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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,018 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 37 of 51

Rate Exemption Sought by G.W.A. General Business at Municipal Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 7

Among the matters dealt with in the general business at the Dubbo Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night was an…

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Turned Down Council's Request for Aerodrome Site Forestry Department Opposition

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 1

At the special meeting of our Civic Fathers on Thursday last, a letter was read from Mr. R. S. Vincent, Minister of Forests,…

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Must Pay Rates Legal Action Against Defaulters Council Will Issue Summonses Weekly

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 5

Dubbo Municipal Council has decided to issue summonses for the collection of current rates, without respect to persons…

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Taximen Alarmed Gold Top Cabs for Dubbo? Council to Consider Control of Taxis

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 4

A rumour that Gold Top Cabs Ltd. intended to open a branch at Dubbo and put a fleet of taxis into service has alarmed local taximen, who have written to the Municipal Council, asking that serious consideration be…

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Electricity Extension Proposals Departmental Engineer Makes Inspection Full Report, Together with Approximate Cost to Be Submitted to Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 1

Last week Mr. W. J. McCallion, Supervising Engineer, Department of Works and Local Government, paid a visit to Gilgandra for the purpose of investigating the matter of converting the existing electricity ditect current system of…

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More About Gates One at "Yarragrin" Removed by Council Despite Request From P.P. Board To Withhold Action

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 1

Council To Protest Against Declaration of Barrier Fence Gilgivndra councillors will soon bo woll versed—if not already…

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Municipality of Bourke. New Motor Truck Ordered. Civil Aviation Board Leases Aerodrome. Diphtheria Immunisation. Cobar Band to Be Thanked Public Meeting to Re-form Band for Bourke. Swimming Club Facilities. More Land for Sale

The Western Herald · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen was held on Monday evening last. Present: Alds. S. Coleman…

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Verdict for Council In Damages Case

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 October 1938 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) received a telegram yesterday advising that in the case in which William H. Langby claimed £1500…

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Fascist Grand Council Prohibits Marriages Between Italians and Jews Rome

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 October 1938 · page 1

Following the meeting of the Fascist Grand Council to-day, a decree was promulgated prohibiting marriages between Italians and…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held at the Shire Office on Saturday last. There were present:. Crs. H. Wykes (President), J. Goninan, W…

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Ringbarking of Trees Shire Council to Take Action

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 5

For years, both the Macquarie Shire and Municipal Council have been fighting against those persons who destroy the trees in…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, there being pesent: Alds. V. W. Savage (Mayor), J. P. Dowd, W. Rose, F. Thomas, J. F. Walker…

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Water Restrictions Soon? Council's Decision at Next Meeting. Aldermen Have Lengthy Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 1

Narromfne Municipal Council, at the fortnightly meeting, last night, considered the imposition of water restrictions in the town from the beginning of November, but deferred decision until next meeting, as there was not a full complement of…

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Narromine Municipal Council (Continued from Page 1). Park Plans Approved

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 5

The Department of Works and Local Government advised that the sketch plans for the expenditure of £200 on the beautification of Dundas…

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Bicycles Dangerous. Mayor's View. Children Riding On Footpaths

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 1

"Bikes are a damned nuisance and that is praising them," said the Mayor (Aid. M. V. Duffy) after he had made a report to the Narromine…

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Trunks To Be Permitted At Narromine Baths. Decision of Municipal Council Appointment Of New Caretaker

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 1

After bearing a deputation from the Narromine Swimming Club, the Municipal Council, last night, decided by five votes to one to allow skirted trunks to be worn at the swimming baths [?]luring the coming season…

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Wanted: Sergeant. Council's Request "Not Getting Fair Spin."

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 5

It is almost two months since Sergt. B. H. Baxter was transferred from Narromine to Young, and still no successor has been…

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Narromine Council Water Restrictions to Be Considered General Business At Last Night's Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 4

At a meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council last night, reference was made to the increased demand to the water supply, and…

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Timbrebongie Shire Municipal Drain To Carry Storm Water to Shire Area

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 7

Reporting to the Timbrebongie Shire Council at the monthly meeting at Narromine on Tuesday. Mr. G. M. Carson (shire engineer) submitted a…

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[?]Rebongie Shire. [?]Amps on Roads [?]andra Shire Refuses [?] To Allow Them [?] Special Representative

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 7

[?]brebongie Shire Council is [?]ced that ramps, or by-passes, [?]in roads are quite safe in [?]ting stock from crossing…

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